April 20 / 14.42 Redcar

14.42

Good To Firm

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  • Prize money: £3140.4
  • 0m 7f 219y
  • Class 6
  • 13 runners
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Runners: 13 runners

Type: Flat Turf

Surface: Turf

Weather: Mostly cloudy

12/1 (Won)

  • Win: £7.30
  • Place: £2.60

Form: 096-

Last run: 323 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Down the field last April-June on first three starts (5f/6f) and absent since (gelded in interim); however, his pedigree suggests that he will be suited by the step up in trip on this handicap debut and it will be no surprise to see a big performance, especially if well backed.
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2nd

4

(8)

30th May 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 173y

Class 4

16:55 Carlisle

Wild Thoughts

9st 8lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Unbeaten in four races since tackling handicaps, his mark rising from 56 to 84; again had plenty in hand when beating 11 rivals at Windsor (1m, good to firm); impossible to rule out another step forward.

100/30

1st

10

(4)

11th May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 31y

Class 4

19:47 Windsor

Wild Thoughts

9st 6lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Ran away with a Redcar handicap on his seasonal return last month (1m, good to firm); defied a penalty at Lingfield (1m; 2-9f) and a double penalty at Kempton (7f; 2-7f) soon after; now 9lb higher against stronger opposition and his mettle will be more fully tested.

7/2

1st

8

(6)

30th Apr 2026

Standard To Slow

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

17:45 Kempton (AW)

Wild Thoughts

9st 12lb

J: Saffie Osborne

T: Richard Spencer

Vastly improved after ten months off (gelded) when a wide-margin winner on his handicap debut at Redcar (1m) and he easily followed up under a 6lb penalty at Lingfield (1m) two days ago; saddles a double penalty now but still very hard to oppose.

6/4

15/8

  • Place: £1.10

Form: 988-2

Last run: 27 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Struggled towards end of last year on first three starts but gelded subsequently and was an entirely different proposition when 7-2 runner-up on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) four weeks ago; still didn't appear to be the finished article and is open to further improvement; turf debut.
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4th

8

(3)

23rd May 2026

Good To Firm

1m 3f 99y

Class 6

20:30 Windsor

Worlington

9st 6lb

J: Jack Callan

T: George Boughey

Much better on his handicap debut/comeback and simply bumped into one at a short price at Redcar (gone on to win three more); longer trip should be fine on pedigree and his claims are obvious.

11/10

2nd

7

(1)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:42 Redcar

Worlington

9st 5lb

J: Pat Cosgrave

T: George Boughey

Struggled towards end of last year on first three starts but gelded subsequently and was an entirely different proposition when 7-2 runner-up on handicap debut at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) four weeks ago; still didn't appear to be the finished article and is open to further improvement; turf debut.

15/8

2nd

4

(9)

24th Mar 2026

Standard

1m 0f 142y

Class 6

16:23 Wolverhampton (AW)

Worlington

9st 8lb

J: Billy Loughnane

T: George Boughey

Far from solid on novice/maiden form (7f) but this Boughey runner looks the type to improve in handicaps; gelded since last run; market support would heighten interest.

5/2

20/1

  • Place: £2.80

Form: 8666-5 CD

Last run: 11 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
Just one win from her 15 starts but that was over C&D (good to soft) last September when 3lb higher; also effective on fast ground; reappeared with respectable fifth at Southwell (1m, AW) recently and could show the benefit of that outing this afternoon; not ruled out.
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6th

5

(2)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Ripon

Harswell River

9st 5lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Roger Fell

Exposed, having raced 19 times, but has placed three times at up to 1m at Redcar (good/good to firm) this spring; handily drawn for one who tends to race close to the pace; should go well for in-form Roger Fell.

2/1

3rd

7

(8)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:10 Redcar

Harswell River

9st 0lb

J: Oisin McSweeney

T: Roger Fell

By far the most exposed of these, having raced 18 times, but gave good account when second to progressive rival here (1m, good) 11 days ago and should be okay back at 7f.

9/2

2nd

5

(1)

7th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

19:50 Redcar

Harswell River

9st 4lb

J: Connor Beasley

T: Roger Fell

Ran poorly at Wetherby only 11 days ago but her two best RPRs have come over this C&D, namely a win on good to soft last year and a third on good to firm last month.

8/1

9/1

Form: 4771- D

Last run: 139 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Improved upon her 6f maiden/novice form to win at 16-1 on nursery debut at Newcastle (1m, AW) in December; bred to do better still and returns to action with her trainer among the winners; firmly in calculations.
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8

(4)

4th Jun 2026

Good To Firm

1m 2f 0y

Class 6

16:12 Wetherby

Dalamara

9st 2lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

1m AW winner last December when 4lb lower; has bettered that effort in defeat on both subsequent starts on turf; step up in trip could help tease out a bit of improvement; each-way player.

7/1

2nd

3

(6)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Ripon

Dalamara

9st 7lb

J: Andrew Mullen

T: Ben Haslam

Finished well when scoring at 16-1 on handicap debut at Newcastle (1m, AW) in December; never-dangerous fourth behind an emphatic winner at Redcar (1m, good to firm) last month but that was a creditable effort after a break and she still has potential; shortlisted.

5/1

Form: 33455-

Last run: 167 days

W: 9st 6lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 57

Form & Verdict
She's shown ability and returns from some time off on a reduced mark; however, she needs to produce more than she managed on her three nursery starts last October/September; the blinkers are left off.
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6th

10

(10)

26th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

16:20 Redcar

Resdev Time

8st 12lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

Fairly exposed now; best run was when third of eight in a Beverley novice last September (7.5f, soft); fair form in two 1m handicaps this time; may be suited by this drop in trip with headgear now tried.

14/1

5th

5

(5)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Ripon

Resdev Time

9st 4lb

J: Billy Garritty

T: Michael & David Easterby

Seven-race maiden who has not made an impact in four handicaps and was almost 3l behind Dalamara when fifth at Redcar (1m, good to firm) last month; continues to drop down the weights but she needs to raise her game.

11/2

5th

5

(2)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:42 Redcar

Resdev Time

9st 6lb

J: Joanna Mason

T: Michael & David Easterby

She's shown ability and returns from some time off on a reduced mark; however, she needs to produce more than she managed on her three nursery starts last October/September; the blinkers are left off.

16/1

Form: 34-376

Last run: 25 days

W: 9st 0lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 51

Form & Verdict
She's dropped down the weights and hasn't run badly on her two starts this year (7f, AW); however, she's 0-9 and needs something extra on this first crack at 1m.
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1st

7

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 173y

Class 6

16:35 Carlisle

Mereside Princess

8st 12lb

J: Mark Winn

T: David & Nicola Barron

Versatile maiden who has made the frame several times at 6f-1m2f, most recently at Ripon; she's a form contender but quite an exposed one who hasn't progressed.

4/1

3rd

7

(1)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 1f 170y

Class 6

20:15 Ripon

Mereside Princess

8st 13lb

J: William Pyle

T: David & Nicola Barron

11-race maiden but she's reached the frame in five handicaps including when fourth at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) last month; can take a strong hold but she continues to edge down the weights and could be a factor if she's settles at this new trip; blinkers reapplied.

4/1

33/1

Form: 4254-0

Last run: 4 days

W: 8st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 46

Form & Verdict
Beaten just a neck over C&D (good to soft) last September but tailed off at 28-1 on reappearance at Ripon (1m, good to soft) only last Thursday to make it 0-8; very hard to fancy on the back of that.
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3rd

7

(6)

28th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

14:35 Ripon

Hood Wink

9st 4lb

J: Harry Russell

T: Tim Easterby

Dead-heated at Wetherby (1m, good to firm) in April but has failed to back that up twice since (including C&D).

6/1

6th

6

(3)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:15 Catterick

Hood Wink

9st 4lb

J: Sean Kirrane

T: Tim Easterby

Dead-heated at Wetherby (1m, good to firm; 12-1) on penultimate start; paid the price for a rapid mid-race move at Ripon (fourth of seven, beaten over 5l) subsequently; isn't without a chance from 4lb above his mark at Wetherby; stablemate of Lope Y Linda.

9/2

4th

6

(2)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Ripon

Hood Wink

9st 0lb

J: David Allan

T: Tim Easterby

Off the mark at the tenth attempt when dead-heating in a Wetherby handicap (1m, good to firm) 12 days ago; this is tougher under a penalty but he showed a good attitude last time and is open to more progress; respected.

5/2

Form: 894-35

Last run: 16 days

W: 9st 8lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 59

Form & Verdict
Encouraging third on reappearance at Southwell (1m, AW) last month; failed to build on that at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) but there's a change of headgear today and she's not written off for her respected Newmarket yard.
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4th

2

(7)

2nd Jun 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amazing Anita

9st 7lb

J: Finley Marsh

T: Max Comley

Fair maiden who signed off for James Fanshawe with a good second of 12 over C&D four weeks ago; since changed hands for 7,000gns and not out of things for her new stable in a headgear change.

4/1

2nd

5

(11)

5th May 2026

Standard

0m 7f 36y

Class 6

20:00 Wolverhampton (AW)

Amazing Anita

9st 6lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

Ran a solid race at Southwell on her reappearance in March (1m; cheekpieces first time) but she hasn't built on it in two runs since; drawn wide and could prove vulnerable again.

10/1

9th

2

(8)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:42 Redcar

Amazing Anita

9st 8lb

J: Ross Coakley

T: James Fanshawe

Encouraging third on reappearance at Southwell (1m, AW) last month; failed to build on that at Wolverhampton (8.6f, AW) but there's a change of headgear today and she's not written off for her respected Newmarket yard.

11/1

Form: 08891-

Last run: 174 days

W: 9st 5lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 56

Form & Verdict
Improved to win at 11-2 at Leicester (7f, soft) last October on his second nursery start; gelded since; he's on quicker ground for this reappearance but his pedigree provides optimism that he has more to offer.
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8th

1

(4)

21st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 6y

Class 6

16:15 Catterick

Hear The Drums

9st 9lb

J: Ethan Tindall

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Nursery winner at Leicester (7f, soft; from 4lb lower) last October; gelded over the winter and failed to see out 1m (good to firm) on seasonal reappearance at Redcar; may strip fitter, forecast rain is helpful, and Ethan Tindall claims a handy 5lb.

10/1

10th

6

(4)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:42 Redcar

Hear The Drums

9st 5lb

J: Oisin Orr

T: Richard & Peter Fahey

Improved to win at 11-2 at Leicester (7f, soft) last October on his second nursery start; gelded since; he's on quicker ground for this reappearance but his pedigree provides optimism that he has more to offer.

9/1

5

(3)

28th Oct 2025

Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 6

14:20 Leicester

Hear The Drums

9st 5lb

J: Shane Gray

T: Richard Fahey

Minor form so far, including when dropping out on handicap debut at Newcastle (7f, AW; 11-1); needs to improve plenty for the return to turf.

12/1

OUR TIP

16/1

Form: 577-

Last run: 175 days

W: 9st 7lb

3 yo Gelding

OR: 58

Form & Verdict
Similar form when soundly beaten in fifth/seventh here last October on his first three starts (7f/1m, good to soft/good); not obviously well treated off opening mark but he's one to watch in the betting.
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11th

3

(6)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:42 Redcar

Itszaboy

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Similar form when soundly beaten in fifth/seventh here last October on his first three starts (7f/1m, good to soft/good); not obviously well treated off opening mark but he's one to watch in the betting.

16/1

7th

3

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:00 Redcar

Itszaboy

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Well behind in 7f/1m novices at this track and makes no appeal kept to a race of this nature.

100/1

7th

3

(9)

27th Oct 2025

Good To Soft

0m 7f 0y

Class 5

13:00 Redcar

Itszaboy

9st 7lb

J: Faye McManoman

T: Nigel Tinkler

Well behind in 7f/1m novices at this track and makes no appeal kept to a race of this nature.

100/1

Form: 050-0

Last run: 22 days

W: 8st 12lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 49

Form & Verdict
There are winners in her pedigree and she makes her handicap debut off a basement mark; a market check is advised but she's achieved little across her four races and improvement is necessary.
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13th

16

(16)

16th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 213y

Class 6

19:40 Doncaster

Princess Coco

8st 4lb

J: Andrew Elliott

T: Simon Whitaker

String of poor efforts to date, always at big prices; first-time blinkers will need to make a massive difference from stall 16.

100/1

7th

7

(1)

8th May 2026

Good To Soft

1m 0f 0y

Class 6

18:15 Ripon

Princess Coco

8st 9lb

J: Cam Hardie

T: Simon Whitaker

Half-sister to numerous winners but she's not shown much and was a long way behind two of today's rivals on handicap debut at Redcar last month; opposable.

40/1

12th

12

(5)

20th Apr 2026

Good To Firm

0m 7f 219y

Class 6

14:42 Redcar

Princess Coco

8st 12lb

J: James Sullivan

T: Simon Whitaker

There are winners in her pedigree and she makes her handicap debut off a basement mark; a market check is advised but she's achieved little across her four races and improvement is necessary.

33/1

Form: 745132

Last run: 4 days

W: 9st 9lb

3 yo Colt

OR: 60

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Form: 06-93

Last run: 13 days

W: 8st 13lb

3 yo Filly

OR: 50

Form & Verdict
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Non-runners

Fickle McSelfish

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Payout
Exacta £20.90
Straight Forecast £12.94
Tricast £80.34
Trifecta £153.50

Selections

SPOTLIGHT:

Worlington

RP RATINGS:

Fickle McSelfish

Daily Mail:

Battenburg Belle

POSTDATA:

Fickle McSelfish

The Guardian:

Fickle McSelfish

Daily Record:

Fickle McSelfish

NEWMARKET:

Worlington

The Times:

Worlington

Telegraph:

Worlington

D Express:

Worlington

Daily Mirror:

Worlington

The Sun:

Worlington

The Star:

Worlington